Drug overdoses can result if a typical dose of the drug is taken in a strange place.

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The environment in which a drug is taken can influence the body's tolerance to the drug. In a familiar setting, the body may anticipate the drug's effects and activate compensatory mechanisms, but in a new or unusual environment, these mechanisms may not be engaged, potentially leading to an overdose even with a typical dose. This phenomenon is related to conditioned tolerance.

Drug Overdoses Can Result If a Typical Dose of the Drug